Events

November 8, 2015 Posted By: Frederica TempletonComments are off for this post

Join us to Explore Wintertime Past on Sat., Dec. 12 The Manchester Historical Society is hosting a free public exhibit of wintertime happenings of Manchester’s past. Timed to coincide with the Chamber of Commerce’s Manchester Merriment, this event will highlight the local ski industry, historic snowstorms and ice cutting. There...

August 31, 2015 Posted By: Frederica TempletonComments are off for this post

All members of the Manchester Historical Society are encouraged to attend this year’s annual meeting on Wednesday, September 23, at 6:30 pm at the Manchester Community Library. Board members and officers will report on MHS 2015 achievements and events, programs, acquisitions and finances.

August 4, 2015 Posted By: Frederica TempletonComments are off for this post

Looking forward to our summer get together for members only. Lots of good food, a variety of cold drinks, and delightful people interested in history. And a chance to see the Manchester History Room where our collection now happily resides. Not a member yet? Become one today! All the information...

Join us to celebrate the history of one of Manchester’s popular service clubs at the Manchester Community Library Wednesday, June 24. There will be a reception at 6:15 pm when guests can look at the historical artifacts on display. The program will begin at 7 pm with a look at...

We are very much looking forward to our Dellwood Cemetery walk on July 25 at 11 am. Narrated by MHS board members Shawn Harrington and Judy Harwood, the walk will provide a chance to note local family connection and to trade anecdotes about people and places. Reservations are requested.

On Saturday, June 13, the Manchester Community Library will be holding an Open House from 11 am – 4 pm. MHS will be on hand to welcome visitors to our collections room where we will have a number of items on display. Please join us and learn more about our...

The Manchester Community Library and the Manchester Historical Society invite you to attend “Hometown Storytellers,” featuring Dave Quesnel, Bob Stannard, and Terry Tyler, on Wednesday, June 3, at 7 pm in the Hunter Community Room at the Library. The three well-known locals are all Vermont authors who write about our...

The Manchester and Dorset Historical Societies welcome Robert Mello to speak about his latest book, Moses Robinson and the Founding of Vermont, on Wednesday, May 13, at 7 pm. At this free event, held at Manchester Community Library, Mello will tell the story of Moses Robinson, a man who led...

Please plan to join us for a look at the history of the iconic church building in Manchester Village with MHS Board member Shawn Harrington. This event is being hosted by the First Congregational Church from 7-8 pm. The talk will be followed by refreshments. Thanks to our 2015 Corporate Sponsors for...

Join the Comar family for an evening of stories and reminiscing about Manchester’s beloved Quality Restaurant on Wed., Feb. 11 at 6 pm at the Manchester Community Library. Wendy Comar will present her print of the unpublished Norman Rockwell painting entitled “War News” to the Manchester Historical Society which will...

About MHS

The mission of the Manchester Historical Society is to collect, preserve, interpret and present the story of Manchester, Vermont, through the research collection, exhibitions, programs, and publications.